Cost of living in Nepal compared to Italy
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Food | - 67% | |||
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Food in Nepal is 67% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
Nepal | Italy | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨ 228 (€1.58) | €17 | - 91% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨ 531 (€3.68) | €10 | - 64% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨ 229 (€1.58) | €5.52 | - 71% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨ 90 (€0.62) | €1.48 | - 58% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨ 177 (€1.23) | €3.71 | - 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨ 84 (€0.58) | €3.03 | - 81% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨ 455 (€3.15) | €7 | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨ 264 (€1.83) | €2.27 | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨ 50 (€0.34) | €1.75 | - 80% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨ 194 (€1.34) | €1.56 | - 14% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨ 927 (€6) | €7 | - 2% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨ 241 (€1.67) | €2.30 | - 27% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨ 59 (€0.41) | €1.74 | - 77% | |
Housing | - 79% | |||
Housing in Nepal is 79% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
Nepal | Italy | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨ 45,306 (€313) | €1,937 | - 84% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨ 30,940 (€214) | €1,271 | - 83% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨ 5,538 (€38) | €198 | - 81% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨ 25,000 (€173) | €1,175 | - 85% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨ 15,000 (€104) | €797 | - 87% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨ 3,000 (€21) | €130 | - 84% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨ 1,124 (€8) | €26 | - 71% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨ 40,000 (€277) | €335 | - 17% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 15,000 (€104) | €132 | - 21% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨ 2,500 (€17) | €7 | + 142% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨ 500 (€3.46) | €11 | - 68% | |
Clothes | - 0% | |||
Clothes in Nepal is about the same as in Italy | ||||
Nepal | Italy | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨ 3,288 (€23) | €77 | - 71% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨ 8,999 (€62) | €34 | + 84% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 8,704 (€60) | €90 | - 33% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨ 7,999 (€55) | €117 | - 53% | |
Transportation | - 37% | |||
Transportation in Nepal is 37% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
Nepal | Italy | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨ 5,331,140 (€36,880) | €30,879 | + 19% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨ 140 (€0.97) | €1.84 | - 47% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨ 1,632 (€11) | €37 | - 69% | |
Personal Care | - 46% | |||
Personal Care in Nepal is 46% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
Nepal | Italy | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨ 169 (€1.17) | €10 | - 88% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨ 1,500 (€10) | €10 | + 8% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €105 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨ 134 (€0.93) | €6 | - 85% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨ 313 (€2.16) | €4.20 | - 49% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨ 361 (€2.50) | €3.51 | - 29% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨ 96 (€0.67) | €3.36 | - 80% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨ 120 (€0.83) | €2.90 | - 71% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨ 545 (€3.77) | €20 | - 81% | |
Entertainment | - 65% | |||
Entertainment in Nepal is 65% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
Nepal | Italy | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨ 2,500 (€17) | €39 | - 56% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨ 800 (€5.53) | €19 | - 71% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €78 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨ 3,000 (€21) | €75 | - 72% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨ 690 (€4.77) | €10 | - 50% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨ 448 (€3.10) | €1.81 | + 71% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨ 449 (€3.11) | €5.39 | - 42% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨ 70,000 (€484) | €830 | - 42% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨ 1.90 (€0.01) | €0.34 | - 96% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨ 1,626 (€11) | €56 | - 80% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨ 332 (€2.30) | €6 | - 62% | |
TOTAL | - 60% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,651 prices entered by 290 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Nepal is 60% cheaper than in Italy
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